Matthew 5:2-12
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Matthew 5:2-12
New King James Version
2 Then He opened His mouth and (A)taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed(B) are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 (C)Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 (D)Blessed are the meek,
For (E)they shall inherit the [a]earth.
6 Blessed are those who (F)hunger and thirst for righteousness,
(G)For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
(H)For they shall obtain mercy.
8 (I)Blessed are the pure in heart,
For (J)they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 (K)Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 (L)Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of (M)evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 (N)Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for (O)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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- Matthew 5:5 Or land
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